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Clay County bank opens new branch in Terre Haute
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
Once again a Clay County company has expanded into Vigo County. Riddell National Bank has opened its newest branch on U.S. 41 on Terre Haute’s south side. It joins Riddell’s branch at the Walmart shopping center on U.S. 40/46. During the ribbon cutting Thursday morning, Chief Executive Office Steve Kidwell praised the team that brought the project together in 10 months after breaking ground...
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VIDEO - Playing around and staying cool
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
The “Cloverleaf Super Soaker,” water guns and a kiddie pool full of water balloons helped create an afternoon of splashing good fun for residents, staff members and visitors at Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville (9325 N S Crawford St, Knightsville) Thursday. Enjoy this video of the staff members having fun with some water balloons with a resident taking a break on the sidelines during the fun...
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BPWS hears about fire, elevator ups and down
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety was updated on the city’s August fire department report on Wednesday. Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett discussed topics ranging from a major fire to numerous calls on elevator issues. Bennett said his department had 55 calls for service in July, compared to 39 last year and have had 46 calls so far in August, which he said “is on course for what we had last year...
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Superintendent tells Chamber why we can be proud of our schools
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
Jeff Fritz is not only superintendent of Clay Community Schools, he is a lifelong resident. He spoke on the theme of pride in schools and pride in community on Tuesday at the monthly Clay County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He said the school corporation has a motto to believe in: “A great place to learn and to work.”...
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Working together to create better relations
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department worked on creating better inter-agency relations in the Wabash Valley during the annual Scheid Diesel Extravaganza in Terre Haute. “This year was unique,” said Chief Deputy Josh Clarke about five off-duty officers from the department helping to provide security during the two-day event. ...
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Margaret Rosetta Downing (Coltharp)
(Obituary ~ 08/29/19)
Margaret Rosetta Downing (Coltharp), 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family, in Brazil, on August 28, 2019. Margaret lived a long and wonderful life. She was born on March 27, 1924, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of William and Bernice (Burkhart) Coltharp. ...
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Shirley Eldridge
(Obituary ~ 08/29/19)
Shirley Eldridge, 85, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away at Marquette Manor, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 27, 2019. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 25, 1934, the only child of Albert and Ruth Marie (Samms) McClannahan. She graduated from Brazil High School. Shirley worked for the Social Security Administration and Trans Union for many years. Shirley loved cooking and collecting many – many – cookbooks...
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Van Buren has 50th reunion
(Community News ~ 08/29/19)
The Van Buren High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50-year reunion on August 10, 2019, at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que in Brazil. The evening was enjoyed by 24 class members as they reminisced high school days and life experiences since leaving VBHS. Class members present in the photo are: (1st row) Emily Pettit, Margaret Summer Thompson, Jeanne Willson, Janet Cunningham Rodgers, Janet Long Hughbanks, John Hughbanks, (2nd row) Bill Kerr, Jane McShanog Miller, Donna Drake Baysinger, Cheryle Timberman Phillips, Suzan Trout Bass, Dean Cress, Winton Kelly, John Rodgers, Mike Lawson, (3rd row) Ed Lash, Dan Mace, Jerry Griffin, Steve Hoopingarner, Dan Pierce, Mike Mogan, Dave Mohr, Steve Thomas and Don Summers.. ...
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Northview unveils new turf field
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/19)
Northview officials unveiled its much anticipated multi-use synthetic turf facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. So much anticipated, several hundred community members turned out nearly filling the east bleachers at the football field, anxious for the ceremony to conclude and be allowed access to the field for their own up close and personal inspection...
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WEEK 2: Knights face Class 4A No. 4 Evansville Memorial
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/19)
Northview football coach Mark Raetz has previously stated the first two games of this season’s schedule would be a challenge. Game one saw the Knights perform well defensively, but struggled mightily on offense in a 7-0 loss at Terre Haute North last Friday...
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Northview soccer makes debut on new turf field
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/19)
Northview girls and boys soccer teams played the first games on the school’s new synthetic turf field on Wednesday. First, the Class 2A 19th-ranked Northview girls overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit by dominating the second half in a 5-2 victory over visiting West Vigo...
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Pair in custody after traffic stop
(Local News ~ 08/29/19)
Two people are in custody after an officer locates weapons and drugs during a weekend traffic stop. Several traffic violations lead a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of State Roads 42 and 59 shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday...
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